Springtime wildflowers in vivid violet, topaz and crimson contrast the calming blue, green and whites of the natural scenery. The surrounding offshore reefs, points and headlands are coveted by local surfers for their quality surf breaks.

Heading north on the Cape to Cape Track, the walk traverses clifftops, deserted beaches, villages, coastal heathlands, peppermint tree woodlands and majestic Karri forests with tall open stands of eucalypt, unique to the location. This walk has the added benefit of being located in the Margaret River an area renowned for its excellent lodging and dining experiences.

The Cape to Cape track is a world class walk and a great challenge, and you will have the support of our team on the ground all the way. At the end of each day you’ll have the luxury of having a hot shower, a chef prepared dinner and breakfast and a good night’s sleep in a comfortable bed, rising refreshed and primed for each day’s fabulous pack free walking.

While you are in the area, why not do our Bibbulmun Track walk as well? It’s our other self-guided trip in Western Australia.

Trip Length

Days

From

$

per person twin/double share

Single Supplement

$845

per person

Single Supplement

Australian hotel accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there is one or two people occupying it.

In order to cover the cost of the accommodation when occupied by one person we need to charge the single supplement fee, a cost that we make no margin on.

DAY 1

Starts at Augusta any time after 2pm. There’s no walking scheduled today, however, there is an excellent riverside walk that will occupy a couple of hours, otherwise you could catch a taxi to Cape Leeuwin and do a lighthouse tour.

Walking: Easy / 3–5km / 1 hr

Meals: two course dinner

Accommodation: Alouarn Augusta in ensuited rooms

DAY 2

The Cape to Cape walk starts at Cape Leeuwin where you should have your photo taken at the lighthouse. It then continues to the petrified water-wheel and heads northwards. Highlights today include Cape Hamelin where there is a beautiful bay surrounded by granite boulders and a coastal section with unusual solution holes in the limestone rocks.

Walking: Moderate / 21.5km / 6–7 hrs

Meals: Cooked breakfast and Walkers Lunch

Accommodation: Alouarn Augusta in ensuited rooms

DAY 3

Today’s walking is along a fairly remote stretch of coastline commencing with the long Boranup Beach. The remainder is easy walking through coastal heathlands, eucalyptus and peppermint woodlands. There is also a section with masses of grass trees and the first of the tall karri forests.

Walking: Moderate to Challenging / 22.5km / 5–6.5 hrs

Meals: Cooked breakfast and Walkers Lunch

Accommodation: Alouarn Augusta in ensuited rooms

DAY 4

One of the most spectacular sections of coastline includes a beautiful walk beside Boodjidup Brook, a meandering stream connecting Devil Pool with the ocean, plus more delightful karri forest.

DAY 5

A lighter day today with a nice mix of walking along the coast and through inland forest. Today’s walk also crosses the mouth of Margaret River. This can be crossed on a sandbar, but if it is flowing heavily we have arranged other options.

DAY 6

The Cape to Cape track continues past Ellensbrook Homestead, a National Trust property where the original owners also built an operational waterwheel. Limestone is plentiful in the area and today you’ll see Meekadarabee Falls disappearing into a cave. There is also a coffee opportunity at Gracetown, a small settlement overlooking Cowaramup Bay.

Optional rest day: You may wish to incorporate an additional day to rest tomorrow before tackling the longest day on the track. This is the wine and food capital of Western Australia so there are a plethora of wineries to visit, to eat lunch at and relax. The Chocolate factory is also a great place to spend those well earned calories you’ve walked off.

DAY 8

This is the final section of the Cape to Cape walk. Hike from Canal Rocks Rd to Cape Naturaliste, then to Bunker Bay for the night. You’ll pass Sugarloaf Rock, summer home to red-tailed tropic birds. Much of the coast here is limestone cliff, with short beaches and low rocky areas. Along the way there are striking views of Sugarloaf Rock. You can celebrate successfully walking the longest coastal track in Australia, the Cape to Cape Track, with a luxury stay at the Pullman Bunker Bay.

DAY 9

Finish after breakfast at Pullman Bunker Bay with a transfer to Dunsborough for transport connections. Or you could ask for a late check-out and enjoy the resort facilities, have a spa or massage. Many people also like to extend their holiday with another rest day at Bunker Bay (we can arrange this for you).

Walk Grading

The Cape to Cape track is generally well graded and relatively easy to negotiate. Full day walks average about 20km. There are opportunities for fit walkers to challenge themselves on rather lengthy walks of up to 26km.

*Walk grading and map are not to scale and indicative only.

Walking Track

9 or 10 day (includes a rest day) pack free walking holiday

Walk the entire Cape to Cape Track from end to end

8 or 9 nights’ accommodation with ensuites

Chef-prepared cooked breakfasts and substantial Walkers Lunches each day and 6 two course a la carte dinners

Luggage transport and vehicle transfers

We shift you along the track from accommodation to accommodation to limit time in a vehicle, creating more time to relax and enjoy the region

All of the accommodations are of very good quality and include fabulous resorts like the Pullman at Bunker Bay, Margarets Forest Apartments and Alouarn. All of the rooms have ensuites and are located in ideal locations, allowing us to limit your travel time in a vehicle. On many of the days you are conveniently walking in and out of accommodations.

The two course a la carte dinners and cooked breakfasts are all prepared by professional chefs. There is also a focus on Margaret River regional food and wine.

Each day whilst you’re on the Cape to Cape walk you’ll be provided with a substantial Walkers Lunch and get to eat it at a fabulous location on the track. A Walkers Lunch is varied and may include a high protein type salad, roll or a wrap, muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit.

Since the region is known for wine, we suggest taking a day off to visit local wineries.

Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).

We hike the Cape to Cape walk from south to north to avoid the prevailing weather conditions. It starts in Augusta, about 350km south of Perth. You can get the Cape to Cape track by public or private transport. Please ask us for the transport information.

The holiday finishes in Bunker Bay / Dunsborough. If arriving by car, we recommend leaving it at the last accommodation at the northern end of the track then catching a bus to Augusta. This will make things easier at the end of your holiday. Full details will be provided.

The track is flat with some sandy sections. Most of the Cape to Cape track traverses the escarpments and hills that line the coast giving you great unobstructed views over the reef shelf and the Indian Ocean as you walk. The walk is moderate to challenging with some long days. Full day walks average about 19km with 5 –7.5 hours walking each day. The walking is over mostly flat well-walked paths, bush tracks and with some sandy sections. This is a really great opportunity for fit walkers to challenge themselves. This is a reasonably long and challenging walk and we highly recommend that you incorporate a rest day.

From March the temperature and humidity starts to drop and the walking is great. The middle of winter can be cold and wet and river crossings may be difficult. By September, springtime is in the air. This holiday is not available over the hot summer months of December to February

See the Bureau of Meteorology’s information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.

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INFORMATION PACK

For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.

CONTACT

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